West Peoria, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,246 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,450 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$92,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$442 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$835 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
80.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Peoria County
5
Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Peoria County
6
Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 1 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 7 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 52% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (53%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 46, IL State House District 92, IL
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Schools

Calvin Coolidge Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 1 star
Whittier Primary School
1 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Manual Academy
1 miles, S • 1 star
Roosevelt Magnet School
1 miles, SE • 1 star
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Colleges

Bradley University
1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
5 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Saint Francis Medical Center
3 miles, E • 1.4 star
Proctor Hospital
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
9 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
59 miles, SW • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
69 miles, N • 1.4 star
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